Transformation Leadership Bootcamp
Welcome to the Transformation Leadership Bootcamp, where education leaders come together to enhance curriculum implementation and drive sustainable change. Join us in redefining success for your district.
See you in the spring!
Our two-part bootcamp equips education leaders at any stage of implementation with any Amplify core program to:
- Access tools and resources for continuous improvement.
- Enhance strategic implementation with expert-led sessions.
- Foster stakeholder engagement for lasting impact.
Ideal for Chief Academic Officers, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents of Instruction, Coordinators of Learning, Principals, Assistant Principals, and District Coaches who can attend both the Fall and Spring sessions.
Reflecting on part one of our journey.
Access and respond to prompts with the Transformation Leadership Bootcamp cohort part 1 Padlet.
Prompt: Thinking red, yellow, and green; use the key imperatives in the columns below to reflect on your current state. Pick the key imperative column that aligns to the next best step your team will focus on?
Using Padlet: Click on the + next to the column header and create a comment. Make sure to include your district name and what your key considerations are for people, process and practice.
Explore event schedule, recordings, and resources.
Explore our dynamic sessions designed for all stages of program implementation. Select each section to access recordings, resources shared during each session, and homework provided after the session has ended.
Oct. 2, 2025, 12–2 p.m. ET | Session 1: Planning for Change: Building a Roadmap for Success
Understand the dynamics of change management by leveraging key elements from “Switch” by Chip Heath and Dan Heath, and create a strategic implementation plan.
Missed a session?
Don’t miss a beat by watching the recording and reviewing the session deck.
Homework
Ahead of the next session, please complete the following:
- Make a copy of the goal template, and create your long term year one and year three goals.
- Read The Leadership Brain article and be prepared to share your reflections about how this applies to your current work/ implementation?
Oct. 9, 2025, 12–2 p.m. ET | Session 2: Engaging Stakeholders: Strategies for Continuous Support and Monitoring
Develop robust stakeholder engagement strategies and learn effective monitoring methods to ensure consistent support throughout the year.
Missed a session?
Don’t miss a beat by watching the recording and reviewing the session deck.
Homework
Ahead of the next session, please complete the following:
- Read Amplify’s Amplify’s People, Process and Procedures and be prepared to share:
- A brag moment.
- A growth opportunity.
- Make a copy of the Stakeholder Mapping Tool and bring it to the next session.
Oct. 16, 2025, 12–2 p.m. ET | Session 3: Reflective Leadership: Cultivating Continuous Improvement
Establish and nurture reflective leadership habits that foster ongoing improvements.
Missed a session?
Don’t miss a beat by watching the recording and reviewing the session deck.
Homework
Ahead of the next sessions in spring 2026, please complete the following:
- Use your copy of the Stakeholder Mapping Tool and goal template to create your short-term goals.
- Based on short term goals, start collecting data that you can bring to our spring sessions.
[Part 1] Additional resources – feeding your soul
Continue your learning and collaborations by:
- Reflecting on your journey padlet – share your thoughts with the Transformation Leadership Bootcamp cohort.
- Accessing and continuing to reference the additional resources below.
Content
Resource links
Professional learning
Change Leadership Models:
- Switch Framework
- McKinsey’s 4 Building Blocks of Change
- Kotter’s 8 Step Model
- Lippitt-Knoster Model for Managing Change
Amplify Change Leadership Articles:
Amplify Change Management Playbooks:
- Literacy Change Management Playbook
- Math Change Management Playbook
- Science Change Management Playbook
Amplify Professional Learning:
- Explore and listen to Amplify’s award-winning podcasts
- Learn more about Amplify Professional Development
Stakeholder resources
Empathy interview articles and templates
District shared resources
Apr. 30, 12–2 p.m. ET | Session 1: Reflecting and Analyzing: Assessing Current Implementation
Conduct a SWOT analysis of current implementation efforts, engage with implementation science principles, and identify actionable improvement steps through evidence-based reflection.
May 7, 12–2 p.m. ET | Session 2: Revising Strategies: Optimizing Implementation Plans
Learn to craft a clear, participative implementation plan, develop stakeholder ownership using a Stakeholder Matrix, and ensure coherence across implementation efforts through effective communication and learning communities.
May 14, 12–2 p.m. ET | Session 3: Systematic Coherence: Sharing and Sustaining the Implementation Charge
Define coherence in implementations, build supportive systems, clarify stakeholder roles, and establish communication and monitoring processes to ensure sustainable implementation.
What will I learn?
Each session is designed to provide practical tools and insights tailored to your district’s needs.
Who should attend?
Ideal for Chief Academic Officers, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents of Instruction, Coordinators of Learning, Principals, Assistant Principals, and District Coaches who can attend both the Fall and Spring sessions.
Can more than one person from my school or district attend the Transformation Leadership Bootcamp?
Do I need to attend both the fall and spring sessions?
To maximize this free learning experience, it’s strongly recommended that when committing to this event, you mark your calendar for both the fall and spring dates.
What if I miss a session?
While we encourage you to attend all sessions, a recording will be sent out should an extenuating circumstances pull you away from a session.
Program highlights include:
- Strategic insights and peer support to overcome challenges and improve educational outcomes.
- Expert-led sessions on key implementation strategies and concepts.
- Interactive problem-solving and real-world case studies.
- Tailored resources to support your district’s specific needs.
Ready to transform your district’s educational impact?
Register for this series by Sept. 26 to begin collaborating with an exclusively curated group of district leaders from across the country during the Transformative Leadership Bootcamp.